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Love, Loss, and a Main Line Ponzi Scheme: The Amazing Second Chapter of Kami Verne

After her husband swindled some of Philadelphia’s wealthiest people, decimated her picture-perfect Main Line life, and went to prison, Kami Verne doubled down on the only thing she still trusted: love.


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Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

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Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

A rat like the ones in Philadelphia PETA wants us to stop poisoning
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PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth Control

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Docs Reveal Charges Recommended Against Kane

Pa. Supreme Court releases documents as Kathleen Kane battles for her future.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Chrissy Tashjian

The West Philly “queerdo” on her local lady crushes.

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Here Comes the Snow; Commute Will Be Messy

Drivers encouraged to be careful.

WATCH: Sneak-Peek Ellen’s New Sitcom

One Big Happy is a different kind of modern family.

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Ken Trujillo Just Dropped Out of the Mayor’s Race

Update: Source says “nothing scandalous.”

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Philly Lawyers Getting $550+ Per Hour for UVA Rape Claims Work

The Pepper Hamilton attorneys are consulting with the school.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Two Pa. Wrestlers Sue WWE

The federal suit explained through four excerpts about Mick Foley.

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Don Tollefson Verdict: Guilty on All Counts

A Bucks County jury delivered the news on Wednesday.

Four Obama State of the Union Pledges That Would Help Philly

And two big whiffs.

WATCH: Philly Band Films Music Video at Tabu

Smack in the middle of Drag Brunch.

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Doug Oliver Explains Why the Mayoral Field Is Boring

It’s official: Everyone thinks the race is a snooze.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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Forcing Ethics onto the Mayoral Agenda

Former candidate Terry Gillen shows she can still influence the debate

Trans Americans Mentioned in State of the Union

For the first time in the history of SOTUs.

Greedy Thief Steals Four Bikes on Bainbridge Street

He squeezes by a parking garage grate.

Arrests Made in Madonna Music Leak

A “rebel heart” was caught in Israel.

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